We are seeking a dedicated General Operator to join our team. This role involves working throughout the year on various tasks, including receiving and processing crops, operating machinery, and ensuring the safety and quality of our products. You will be involved in activities such as drying, shelling, labeling, and packaging seeds, as well as assisting in warehouse operations.
ResponsibilitiesReceive and process trucks hauling crops for weighing and unloading.Perform a wide range of harvest activities, including husk and sort operations.Operate the dryer to ensure crops are dried within safety, quality, and financial guidelines.Manage the shelling and storage of crops from bins in the dryer facility.Supply the Conditioning department with a steady supply of seeds.Apply appropriate treatments to seeds.Label, tag, bag, and palletize seeds.Enter inventory information into the computer system.Stage seeds for shipment in the warehouse.Retag in-house seeds and re-bag returned seeds.Inspect and wash pro boxes to ensure cleanliness.Transition into warehousing and packaging roles from August onwards.
Essential SkillsAbility to lift 50-60 lbs and perform repetitive tasks.Capability to sit and stand for long periods and climb stairs.Ability to differentiate colors and speak/read English.Forklift experience (Type: Sitting) is preferred.Must not be colorblind.Steel-toed shoes are required.
Additional Skills & QualificationsNo educational requirements.Forklift experience is a plus.Ability to work in environments with common allergens, such as insects and chemicals.
Why Work Here?
Join a dynamic team with the opportunity for full-time employment after a six-month contract. We offer a supportive and engaging work environment where your efforts contribute directly to our success. Experience personal growth and development in a role that values your skills and hard work.
Work Environment
This role involves working both indoors and outdoors, with a work week of 40+ hours. Shifts may vary depending on business needs, and employees should be prepared for 12-hour shifts in dusty environments typical of agricultural operations. The facility enforces a strict no-smoking policy, and protective equipment such as steel-toed shoes is required. Candidates should be ready to work in potentially dirty conditions due to corn and insecticide dust.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Switz City, Indiana.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $22.50/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Switz City,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.
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\n About Aerotek:\n\n
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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\n \nThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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